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Bismarck uses War
Otto von Bismarck used war to unify Germany. -
Bismarck Changes Policy
Germany is declared to be a "satisfied power" and is no longer pursuing war. -
Dual Alliance
Bismarck forms Dual Alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary. -
Triple Alliance
Italy joins the Dual Alliance, creating the Triple Alliance. Bismarck also formed a treaty with Russia. -
Wilhelm Takes Power
Kaiser Wilhelm II takes power and forces Bismarck to resign. Foreign Policy changed dramatically. He allows the treaty with Russia to lapse. -
Alliance with France
Russia and France form an Allicance in response to Germany's refusal to renew the treaty. -
The Triple Entente
Britain joins the Alliance between France and Russia, creating a Triple Entente. -
Austria Annexes Bosnia
Austria annexes Bosnia and Herzgovina, which had a huge Slavic population. The Serbian leaders were enraged and tensions rose. -
Assassination of Archduke
Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were shot in Bosnia by a member of a secret nationalist societ called the Black Hand. Austria decided to presented Serbia with a list of ultimatims. Serbia tried to negotiate. -
Austria declares War
Austria Declares war on Serbia. Russia, an ally of Serbia also declares war on Austria.